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Empire of Difference: The Ottomans in Comparative Perspective Barkey, Karen (Columbia University, New York)
Empire of Difference: The Ottomans in Comparative Perspective
Barkey, Karen (Columbia University, New York)
A comparative study of imperial organization and longevity in the Ottoman Empire. Barkey's research demonstrates that the flexible techniques by which the Ottomans maintained their legitimacy, the cooperation of their diverse elites, and their control over economic and human resources were responsible for the longevity of this 'negotiated empire'.
360 pages, 2 b/w illus. 2 tables
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | June 23, 2008 |
| ISBN13 | 9780521715331 |
| Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 360 |
| Dimensions | 157 × 234 × 21 mm · 582 g |
| Language | English |